Museums · South West England
Blue Anchor
In or near Dunster.
Blue Anchor — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Roger Cornfoot — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Blue Anchor · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Blue Anchor is a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
The Blue Anchor Railway Museum is part of the West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust and features various artefacts related to the Great Western Railway. The museum has undergone extensive refurbishment and reopened in 2025, welcoming all visitors.
Place summary
Blue Anchor is a museum located in South-West England. It features exhibits that reflect the local history and maritime heritage of the area. The museum provides insight into the region's cultural significance and is a resource for understanding its past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.1810, -3.3993
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Carhampton
- Postcode
- TA24 6LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Nearest railway station
- Blue Anchor — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.wsrht.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Blue Anchor (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blue Anchor?
- Blue Anchor is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 6LD), in the parish of Carhampton.
- What is Blue Anchor?
- Blue Anchor — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blue Anchor?
- The nearest railway station is Blue Anchor, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA24 6LD.
- How do I get to Blue Anchor?
- The nearest railway station is Blue Anchor, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 6LD.